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 * Diversity in the Workplace**

Target Audience: 18-55 years old 8 Male/ 8 Female Civilian & Government workers H.S. Graduate / College students No prior work experience to 10 plus years of work experience Good working knowledge of Computer Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Suite 2007

Online learning environment Computers Internet connection Web Browser with Media Player, Java, and Flash
 * Learning Environment:**

Five Hours Two hours required for Videos and Instructional material Three hours to complete research paper using wiki
 * Lesson Length:**


 * Learning Objectives:**

Given reading materials, videos, student and class wiki, the students will be able to define the concept and four layer of diversity; interpret the concept of diversity and its relationship to unit readiness; identify the four basic elements of managing diversity; and distinguish diversity management implementation strategies.

Given reading material, videos on diversity, and interaction feedback from instructor and students, then the learner will be able to write a two page research paper on Diversity in the Workplace w/ three references.

Provide reading material to students on Diversity in the Workplace through e-mail. Provide feedback to students on discussion questions on wiki site. Provide the following links to Diversity topics
 * Teacher Input/Learning Resources:**

Five Videos on Diversity

Diversity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLtHHDWggq4&feature=PlayList&p=1B445C72F01CAE1A&index=4

Diversity in the Workplace http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgOTjSp6vwY

Diversity Awareness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnAbNBEJ56g&NR=1

Cultural Diversity in the WorkPlace http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bChZfFG5RqA&feature=PlayList&p=1B445C72F01CAE1A&index=0

Work Diversity Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yyUIQBXskY

Instructor created wiki for Discussion

Class Wiki


 * Learning Task/Activities**

Use the Class Wiki Each student will create a wiki and provide link Instructor will provide a reading material on diversity in the workplace Student will read the reading material on diversity in the workplace Instructor will provide feedback to discussion questions Students will post one video link that covers diversity in the workplace

Discussion questions to be discussed on wiki

Define diveristy and discuss four basic elements of managning diveristy on class wiki site

Discuss three ways to manage diversity in the work place on the class wiki site.

Each student will write a critique on each class member’s wiki site

Instructor will facilitate learning through distributing reading material through e-mail and class wiki site. Student will read the reading material and watch videos provided by the instructor. Instructor will provide feedback to students through class wiki and e-mail. Instructor will provide feedback to student on creation of student wiki site.

Students will read the posted reading material sent via e-mail. Students will watch videos and respond to discussion questions from instructor. Student will use class wiki to post responses and respond to other student’s responses. Student will write a two page research pager with three references and send via e-mail to instructor. Students will post one video link that relates to Diversity in the Workplace.

Criteria Point Value Define Diversity in your own words 10 points Compare Diversity in two different organizations 10 points Define diveristy and discuss four basic elements of managning diveristy on class wiki site 20 points Create student wiki site. 20 points Discussion question answered on instructor wiki 10 points Post one video link that covers Diversity in the Workplace 10 points Two page research paper on Diversity in the Workplace w/ three references 20 points Total 100 Points
 * Assessment: Evaluation Rubric**

A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59 and below

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